fuwen 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2004 (edited) Ha ha! Viconte, about those stare, frankly speaking that was what I worried about when I first listened to music in a train with the HD 280 Pro, and that thing is really huge compared to this much smaller HD 25-1. But I would say that Singaporeans are not that 'swa koo'. I do get some stares but really not a lot. Anyway I think I am crazy as really not many people wearing headphone of that size walking around. But I don't really care as with 2 young kids at home nowadays I can hardly listen to music at home being speakers or headphone. So sadly the total 1 hour to and fro from home to office is the precious time I can listen to music. Of course plus some hours in the office. Anyway u are right, havn't seen any HD 25-1 or HD 280 Pro on the streets out there. I ever see some full size Sony, Audio Technical and some other brands on the streets (or rather on the train). I do have some strange experience with PX-200. That headphone seems to generate a fair bit of noise when wearing in enclosed rooms / shopping centre with people talking. I remember one occasion where I was listening to Mahler while my baby sleeping in one of the food court, the PX 200 generate more noise than isolate the noise. Not sure is it my fault not waring the headphone properly. I do not have the same problem with HD 280 and HD 25. Edited October 27, 2004 by fuwen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q00 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2004 If u think the HD25-1's are bad...at least they are small in their profile. My MDR-7506 totally encompass my ears. Its pretty big so i do get the occasional looks but not a big deal cause im usually lost in the music when im on the move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuwen 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2004 This is the frequency response comparison from headroom. Not sure the difference in the low frequency region accounts for the more prominant bass for the HD 25-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuwen 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2004 The isolation comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuwen 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) Thanks to David Watt managed to change the stock HD 25-1 steel cable to a OEM replacement cable, build quality much better than the stock cable, after about 4 years(!) using the headphone. The headphone connectors are very tight no time to check improvements in sound quality but seems better. I was lazy so got the cable from Sennheiser service centre and got them to change for me. Edited October 7, 2007 by fuwen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david watt 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) The replacement cable that both Fuwen and I are using is part no: 74532 from Sennheiser's product catalogue. This cable is more flexible than the stock but is terminated with the 1/4-inch plug. It is originally designed for the 600-ohm version of the HD-25 and thus is asymmetrical. To my ears, the sound is smooth with the replacement cable compared to the stock. The grainiess and harshness of the original cable is gone with a subtle increase in details. THis cable is also relatively friendly on the wallet at S$35 from Sennheiser Asia. Edited October 7, 2007 by david watt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DemonicAngelz 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 I am using the same cable from Sennheiser as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nakedtoes 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2007 anywhere still sell this headphone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david watt 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2007 I got mine from Hung Bros only recently. You can also try Sennheiser Asia but they sell at retail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
